Volkswagen Polo 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Polo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1125 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 21 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 3000 | |
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